Our Team.
Meet our dedicated team of coaches, passionate about nurturing young talent and guiding them on their football journey. With their expertise and support, your child will thrive both on off the field. Together, we'll build skills, confidence and a love for the game!
Head Coach
Andy Sillence
Why did you get into coaching?
I got into football coaching well over 15 years ago when I helped my sons team and I also want to help children develop as footballers as well as to better themselves as people.
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Team you support?
Portsmouth FC.
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Favourite Colour?
Blue.
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Favourite dinner?
Roast all day long, with an Indian as a close 2nd.
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Favourite all time player?
Ronaldinho totally wins it for me hands down
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Advice you’d give a young player?
Embrace the learning process and allow room for growth. Approach the game with confidence and enjoyment, and remember that excellence comes from consistency, not pressure.
Coach 5-7 & 8-11 year olds
Lennie
Tranah
​Why did you get into coaching?
I got into coaching because I have a deep passion for football and a strong desire to pass on what I have learned to others.
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Team you support?
Portsmouth FC.
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Favourite Colour?
Blue.
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Favourite dinner?
Pasta.
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Favourite all time player?
Eden Hazard.
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Advice you’d give a young player?
Practice, practice, practice, and be confident in yourself no matter if you make mistakes.
Lead coach GTC
Colin Smith
Why did you get into coaching?
Started coaching when I gave up playing in 1995. There weren't any goal keeping coaches then. So wanted to start giving youth goal keepers coaching to help improve their skills
Team you support?
Portsmouth FC
Favourite Colour?
Blue
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Favourite Dinner?
Roast
​Favourite all time player?
That's a difficult one. Can i pick 2?
Goal keeper would be Peter Schmeichel. Outfield would be Declan Rice.
Advice you’d give a young player?
Enjoy playing. Try different skills and don't worry if you can't do them straight away.
Lead coach 12-14 year olds
Andy Hart
Why did you get into coaching?
I have always loved football and played at a decent level. To now be able to pass my experience on to the next generation is fantastic to be involved with.
Team you support?
Ipswich Town FC
Favourite colour?
Blue
Favourite dinner?
Spanish Tapas
Favourite all time player?
Paul Gascoigne
Advice you’d give a young player?
Listen, always give 100%, be a coachable player.
Assistant GTC coach
James Andrews
​Why did you get into coaching?
From the moment I started football at just three years old, I naturally gravitated towards being a goalkeeper. I’ve spent my whole grassroots journey as a keeper, and now playing at U16s, I’ve had the chance to work with three different goalkeeper coaches over the last ten years. Each of them has inspired me in different ways and really shaped my passion for the position. Their influence is what first sparked my interest in goalkeeper coaching. I loved how they helped me grow not just as a player, but as a person, and it made me want to pass that same experience on to others. That’s why I’m planning to go to college next year to develop my coaching skills even further while continuing to play. Coaching feels like the natural next step in my football journey.
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Team you support?
Chelsea
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Favourite colour?
Blue
Favourite dinner?
Carbonara
Favourite all time player?
Estevao
​Advice you’d give a young player?
​• Block out the noise. As a keeper, you’ll hear a lot of opinions—good and bad. Focus on your game, not the voices around you. • Develop a thick skin. Goalkeepers get judged differently, and mistakes stand out more. Accept it, learn from it, and move on. • Remember: the ball got past 10 other players before it reached you. Don’t carry the blame alone. Football is a team game. • Trust your instincts. Some of your best saves will come from reacting naturally and believing in yourself. • Understand that not every goal is your fault. Some shots are unstoppable or simply spectacular. Respect the strike and reset for the next moment. Being a keeper is tough, but it’s also one of the most rewarding positions on the pitch. Keep growing, keep learning, and enjoy every minute of it.
Coach
5-7 & 8-11
year olds
Alfie Johnson
​Why did you get into coaching?
I got into coaching because it was part of my course at college and I really learnt to enjoy it.
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Team you support?
Portsmouth
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Favourite colour?
Blue
Favourite dinner?
Double cheeseburger and chips
Favourite all time player?
Neymar
​Advice you’d give a young player?
Listen to your coaches
Coach
5-7 year olds
Fylkir (Phil) Ingólfsson
​Why did you get into coaching?
I got into coaching because I love football.
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Team you support?
Tottenham
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Favourite colour?
Yellow
Favourite dinner?
Pasta or Burger
Favourite all time player?
Messi
​Advice you’d give a young player?
Just enjoy the game and have fun
Trainee coach
Tegan (T)
​Why did you get into coaching?
To develop leadership and communication skills with children through coaching
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Team you support?
Portsmouth
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Favourite colour?
Baby Pink
Favourite dinner?
Pasta
Favourite all time player?
Ella Toone
​Advice you’d give a young player?
Never to give up!